Season and Color
Season
Herbaceous peonies bloom at varying times throughout late spring and early summer. The earliest begin blooming in mid-May. The bloom is usually finished by the Summer Solstice, however on a particularly cool year blooms may continue into early July.
Very Early
Early
Early Midseason
Early to Midseason
Midseason
Late Midseason
Late
Very Late
Distribution of bloom time within the Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden
Color
Traditionally, herbaceous peonies come in four colors: white, blush, pink, and red. Through modern breeding, a greater range of colors has been achieved including coral, yellow, and patterned peonies. However, due to the historical nature of the peony garden, the peonies in this collection are within the narrower, traditional color range.
Color distribution of the peonies in Nichols Arboretum
